On February 14, Shi Yihong, a famous Peking opera actress, attended apress conference, who starred the new production of Peking Opera, The Royal Consort of Tang,by Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company.

Theconferenceinterpreted the story behindas well as the eternal love depicted in the playbetween Yang Yuhuan and Emperor Li Longji. Choreography-wise, the revisedversion uses multimedia video techniqueto incorporate traditional art with modern technology, thus further highlighting the characteristics of Chinese opera art. Music-wise, while displayingits majesty, it revisitsthe original style of Peking Opera. With a better-organized mood enabled by music accompaniment, the show aims to recount the legendary historical tragedy.

It is reported that from February 17th to 19th,this new version of The Royal Consort of Tangwill be stagedat the National Center for the Performing Arts.